ukksearch is committed to assisting businesses
in the skill development of existing employees, increasing
employee productivity and the growth of the company. These
improvements result in the creation of new jobs, retention
of jobs that otherwise may have been eliminated, and an increase
in wages for trained workers.
On-the-Job Training
Employers can be reimbursed
up to 50% for the hourly wage, for the contracted period,
for hiring
and training an eligible person into a new full-time position.
The person must qualify according to specific program requirements.
The new employee is pad at the regular wage and receives
any normal benefits during the training period.
Classroom Training
A person who is qualified
under specific programs may be able to attend up to two years
of training.
This should provide better qualified and more highly
skilled candidates to meet your business needs.
Referral Services
If you have specific employment
or training needs, and the WorkForce Center cannot provide
these for
you, and we may be able to coordinate other services
to meet your
needs. Skill training or other customized training services
are available through a number of sources. The WorkForce
Center staff may be able to serve as a referral center
for you.
Internet/On-Line Services
The local WorkForce
Center office has electronic access to the internet. This
includes the
MN Department of Employment & Economic Development
website, the U.S. Department of Labor/Statistics website,
and other
world wide informational services. www.mnwfc.org An
extensive resource library of Labor Market Information
is offered
for business planning or expansion. The Workforce Center
also has
a Labor Market Analyst that is available to address
your specific needs.
M.C.I.S
The Minnesota Career Information System
matches skills and interests to careers, training and educational
services.
MCIS provides the most current, accurate and comprehensive
national, state, and local occupational and educational
information available. Updated annually, the information
is designed
for effective use in career development, educational
planning and
employment transitions. www.mncis.intocareers.org
Testing
Services
Computerized and written testing is
available through the Job
Service at the WorkForce Center. These tests
are designed
to assess your applicants for the level of
skill you desire for
you job openings.
The SCORE Association
Counselors to America's Small Business. The
SCORE Association (Service Corps of Retired Executives) is
the premiere, free business counseling and advice service found
in the United States. SCORE counselors are experienced working
and retired business professionals who help you start or grow
your business. Services include:
- free confidential business counseling
- free mentoring and coaching
- business plan evaluation
- financial planning
- market assessment
- low cost seminars/workshops
Contact the local West Central Office at this
address and phone for business help today:
SCORE Chapter 2
West Central Office
312 Fourth Street SW, Suite 2
Willmar, MN 56201
Tel. 320-894-6198
Fax
320-231-2320
E-mail:
SCORE@ukksearch.com
Minneapolis SCORE Chapter 2: www.scoreminn.org
National SCORE Office: www.score.org or (800) 634-0245
For more information
Employer Training Resources
Willmar WorkForce Center
ukksearch Health & Human Services Building
2200 23rd Street NE – Suite 2040
Willmar, MN 56201
(320) 231-5174
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